36.9583’ N, 122.0170’ W

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA

66°
H 72°
L 50°
NNW
7mph
Low tide
7:15 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 11m at 7:15 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:14 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 6:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:14 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (10% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Jan 1834

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:234.52:134.38:492.49:020.27:285:09Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:104.83:403.710:181.99:530.87:285:10Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:565.25:173.411:381.310:461.37:285:11Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:405.56:503.312:430.57:295:11Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:245.88:093.41:39-0.17:295:12Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:066.09:133.612:322.22:28-0.67:295:13Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:486.110:053.71:232.53:12-0.97:295:14Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed8:296.110:513.82:112.73:54-1.07:295:15New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:086.011:323.82:572.84:33-1.07:285:16New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:475.83:412.85:11-0.97:285:17New Moon10Fri
11Sat12:103.910:24 AM5.54:242.85:47-0.77:285:18New Moon11Sat
12Sun12:483.911:02 AM5.25:072.86:22-0.47:285:19Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:253.911:41 AM4.85:542.86:56-0.17:285:20Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue2:033.912:234.46:482.87:310.37:275:21Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed2:404.01:123.97:522.78:050.87:275:22Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu3:184.12:173.49:102.58:421.27:275:23First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:554.33:443.010:332.19:221.77:265:24First Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:334.65:272.811:441.610:072.17:265:25First Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:114.87:002.912:381.07:265:26First Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:505.18:093.11:240.47:255:27Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:315.49:003.42:05-0.17:255:28Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:135.89:423.612:452.72:45-0.77:245:29Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:576.110:203.71:362.73:26-1.17:245:30Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:416.310:583.92:252.64:06-1.47:235:31Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:276.311:364.03:162.54:48-1.57:225:32Full Moon25Sat
26Sun10:156.24:092.35:29-1.47:225:33Full Moon26Sun
27Mon12:164.211:05 AM5.95:052.26:10-1.17:215:34Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:574.411:59 AM5.36:062.06:52-0.67:205:35Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:414.61:004.67:141.87:350.17:205:37Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu2:274.82:133.98:321.58:210.87:195:38Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:165.13:443.39:571.29:111.57:185:39Third Quarter31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9413745)

Common Questions About Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA?

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 10% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA?

Tide predictions for Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA?

Tide data for Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9413745. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9413745.

What is the moon phase in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA is Waxing Crescent (10% illuminated). This places Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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